Capacity Planner jobs in Alabama

Job Title: Capacity Building Coordinator (VISTA)

Department: Operations

Reports To: Director of Operations

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: non- exempt

Location: Theodore, AL

Start Date: August 12

Summary: Feeding the Gulf Coast is seeking a skilled Capacity Building Coordinator (VISTA).

Are you driven by a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Feeding the Gulf Coast has an opening through Hunger Free America’s Americorp VISTA program. In addition to working with the Feeding America Network food bank for the 24-county Central Gulf Coast, there are several unique benefits to being a part of the Americorp VISTA program.

Program Benefits:

Professional work experience with some of the nation’s most respected anti-hunger organizations

• Living allowance, paid biweekly ($877.66 every two weeks)
• Segal Education Award ($7,395) or End-of-Service Stipend ($1,800) For more information,https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
• Opportunity to forbear or defer student loans while in service
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Childcare Assistance (if applicable)
• Optional Life Insurance
• One-year non-competitive status for US federal government positions
• A network of over 180,000 AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers and alums

For more information about what it takes to become an AmeriCorps VISTA member, please visit: http://www.hungerfreeamerica.org/ or http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps

As a Capacity Building Coordinator (VISTA), you will play a vital role in ensuring that fresh and nutritious food reaches individuals and families who are facing hunger. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to fighting hunger and creating a healthier, more vibrant community for all. Your skills and passion can truly make a difference!

As a crucial member of the Operations Team, your tasks will revolve around achieving three key objectives: First, assist the food sourcing team in expanding rural food access. Second, assist the operations team in sustainably increasing partner agency capacity to receive, store, and distribute donations. Third, support procurement through gleaning and other food-sourcing goals. Join us in making a profound impact within our community.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Work with AR and Retail Donation Coordinators to identify agencies to participate in the ASLP program
• Support Retail team in creating and routinely implementing an onsite visitation plan at stores
• Monitor and report donation progress to store managers, district managers, and program coordinators where applicable.
• Assess agency equipment needs per FTGC and grant requirements
• Support Retail team with pricing and coordinating equipment procurement, complying with FTGC and grant requirements
• Entering Donor Receipts/Orders in Primarius
• Support procurement with Receiving
• Support procurement through gleaning program
• Support procurement events – AWG
• Assist with implementation of Senior grant programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply understanding and reasoning to complex issues and situations; ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete or abstract variables in standardized, hypothetical or collaborative situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with (or the capacity to learn) the following:

• Google Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite
• ASANA

Education/Experience:

1 years experience with some combination of the following: project management, relationship management. An ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, donors, and organizations. Demonstrated ability to compose reports and organize information into compelling presentations.

Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B. S.); or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurance requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Solution focused
• Action and initiative oriented
• Self-management Ability
• Decisive
• Detail-oriented
• Persistent
• Ability to take ownership of large projects
• Knowledge of basic evaluation methods and tools
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices related to donor stewardship and relationship management

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18,000.00 - $22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Theodore, AL 36582: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person